A well-placed bat box can support local wildlife while helping reduce the number of mosquitoes buzzing around your backyard.

URBANA, Ill. — Imagine moving into a new house just to discover it has no insulation. That’s what life can be like for a bat box resident. Bat boxes, a kind of artificial roost, are a simple and ...

Bat houses offer shelter for bats, a vital role in conservation efforts. While bats do eat insects, including mosquitoes, ...

Artificial roosts for bats — or “bat boxes” – are a popular way to conserve native species when their natural habitat has been depleted. They are often used in urban areas to provide shelter where ...